230. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he is considering the fortification of bread and flour with folic acid, given its role in the prevention of neural tube defects such as spina bifida; the reason mandatory fortification has not been implemented, in view of the evidence to support this measure and the 2006 recommendation of the National Committee on Folic Acid Food Fortification in relation to white, brown and wholemeal breads (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44428/23]

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230. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he is considering the fortification of bread and flour with folic acid, given its role in the prevention of neural tube defects such as spina bifida; the reason mandatory fortification has not been implemented, in view of the evidence to support this measure and the 2006 recommendation of the National Committee on Folic Acid Food Fortification in relation to white, brown and wholemeal breads (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44428/23]

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